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Sigma Beauty ‘Make Me Up’ brush collection

Posted on March 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

My Sigma Brushes just came in the mail last week and they are my new BFF’s. I ordered the ‘Make Me Up’ collection in Make Me Blush Coral which includes 12 professional grade brushes, those of which have been said to be an affordable alternative to MAC’s professional brush kits.

The kit comes with:

  • Small Angle – E65
  • Medium Angled Shading – E70
  • Large Shader – E60
  • Pencil – E30
  • Large Angled Contour – F40
  • Large Powder – F30
  • Duo Fibre – F50
  • Foundation – F60
  • Concealer – F70
  • Tapered Blending – E40
  • Eye Shading – E55
  • Eyeliner – E05

and an additional E-25 traveled sized, which is just the cherry on the top since I wasn’t expecting it. The color online is described as coral, but in the photos from their website it looks really pink to me. After I received it I’ve found it does look really pink in person and that disappoints me. I’m not a huge fan of pink but I suppose I’d rather have pink than blue or purple.

Other than that I have no complaints about their quality. After first opening the package I went right to trying them out. I couldn’t wait for an occasion to use them I was too excited. I noticed when using these brushes that they help minimize fallout much better than my previous brushes and blend my shadows with less effort. The pink travel case is what makes these brushes so convenient, and when you’re not traveling you can just keep them in it like a cup.

Oh, and if you were wondering what the gold and black compact mirror was doing in the picture, it’s just for show. I just lost found it, and it’s my favorite. Black and gold are my favorite colors :)

You can buy Sigma Brushes at http://www.sigmabeauty.com/

There are many different brush kits to choose from. I got my brush kit for $99.

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Smashbox Heartbreaker Eyeshadow Palette

Posted on January 16, 2010 | Leave a comment

Smashbox’s Spring collection just became my new eye candy. As I was on Facebook, I read Smashbox’s update on the release of their new Heartbreaker Eyeshadow palette. What really caught my attention was the artwork on the secondary packaging. The second I laid eyes on this palette I already decided I had to have it. Does that make me impulsive? Maybe. There are few things that can catch my attention and when they do, I know it’s a winner.

The Heartbreaker palette is limited edition and its available in Kiss n’ Tell and Hot Date. Kiss n’ Tell both containing 6 shades. Kiss n’ tell includes black, white, purple, and various shades of pink. Hot Date includes taupe, gold, brown, cream, mint, and a pretty teal. I’m in favor of  Kiss n’ Tell palette, it would be  nice to add pretty pink shadows to my collection. Smashbox’s Heartbreaker palette is available at Ulta and Sephora.

The colors look like they can be used plenty of times for different occasions. It’s important to have colors that are ‘day friendly’ so that you can wear them often. Shadows that can be used for many looks are valuable because you know that you’ll use them more than once. The perfect combination of shades within a palette are those that allow you to take your look from day to evening. Looks like Smashbox knows exactly what they’re doing. I can’t wait to get my hands on this new palette!

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Urban Decay Stardust Eyeshadow

Posted on January 12, 2010 | 2 Comments

I was browsing on Sephora.com and found Urban Decay just came out with a new eyeshadow line called Stardust Eyeshadows! Urban Decay is one of my favorite beauty brands so hearing this is really exciting. (I’m also excited for their Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows to launch.) As part of their Spring collection they have introduced a  new line of eye shadows has 40% more glitter than their most sparkly shadows. The effect is a sheer wash of color with tons of iridescent sparkles. I know what you’re thinking, what about color and glitter fall out? This new shadow claims to have no chunky glitter, no fall out for easy application. The glitter is a pricey ingredient called reflex and that’s what helps the glitter stay adhered to your lids. The wash of shadow is similar to wet snow and  the colors range from neutrals to bright colors that pop. The colors can be blended with other Urban Decay eyeshadows, and Sephora.com suggests pairing it with 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencils. The new packing  twice as much product than the other Urban Decay eyeshadows.

I really want to get my hands on a few of these new shadows to try. I’m interested to see how the new formula was made and how it works. The colors I want to try are Atmosphere, Bobby Dazzle, and Void. Atmosphere is a deep turquoise w/iridescent sparkle, Bobby Dazzle  is a white w/iridescent sparkle, and Void which is  a black w/iridescent sparkle. My birthday is coming up at the end of this month, I think I know what to say when people ask me what gift I want this year =).

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Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liners

Posted on January 8, 2010 | 2 Comments

One of my good friends bought me Benefit’s Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Busy Signal as a Christmas gift, how thoughtful =). Cream eyeshadows are so easy to apply and are great for the days when you are in a rush or pressed for time because it’s practically foolproof. When you’ve got 5 minutes to do your makeup you can use a cream shadow to create a great eye look without spending a ton of time on your eye makeup. Benefit has a great line of cream eye shadows to create a variety of looks.

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner in Busy Signal is a shimmery ’venetian brown’. This color is great for a simple and basic eye look and with just a touch of black eyeliner it makes a very natural and casual daytime look. You can also easily transform it for an evening look by layering gold and black eyeshadow for  smoky eye. Or you can simply apply it as a liner with a stiff liner brush. It’s so multifunctional it makes you wonder how they work so well. Best part about it is it’s creaseless, so there’s no need for a primer.

Applying the cream eyeshadow is not difficult at all. You can use a soft flexible eyeshadow brush to apply but I prefer to just use my fingers especially if I’m on a tight timeline. When they say  it lasts all day, they really mean it lasts all day. No fading, no flaking, no creasing. All you have to do is dip your finger and blend. Apply a neutral highlighter and you’re good to go.

Wanna get your own? Visit Benefitcosmetics.com to learn more.

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Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. II

Posted on January 5, 2010 | 2 Comments

       

I got the Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. II as a Christmas gift this year. Someone obviously knows me really well; I can only speak of good things about this brand. I felt lucky to have gotten it as a gift knowing that it is no longer available in most Sephora stores or from UrbanDecay.com. I was thinking of buying it for myself back in November and now I’m glad I didn’t give into my guilty pleasures.  

   This is the first Urban Decay palette I own that includes their 24/7 Glide on Eye-Pencils, which I am very happy about. I have the Deluxe Shadow Box, the Eyeshadow Ammo Shadow Box and the Sustainable Shadow Box and I use them all, especially when I travel back and forth from LA to the San Francisco Bay Area.  They’re really convenient to throw in your bag when you know you’re going to have to do your makeup away from home because you’re not lugging around a train case filled with bulky single eyeshadows and eyeliners. Now I’m really glad since I have one less thing to pack when I am on the go.    

 In the Book of Shadows Vol. II palette there are 16 shadows; 7 of which are exclusive to the palette. I’m glad to see that out of the 16 I only have 5 shades from previous palettes. Having too many of the same shades in palettes has stopped me from buying some of the others because I already most of the shades from single eyeshadows and the palettes I already own.    

 Overall, the color variety in this palette is very wearable and versatile. There are many colors that you can mix and match for a multitude of different looks to take you from day to night.  My favorite shadows from this palette are Perversion, AC/DC, Mushroom, and Misdemeanor. I also love the way Sphynx looks in the pan, but I am skeptical how it will look on my skin tone.     

 There is a mini Urban Decay publication that I get a kick out of included in the palette, such a cute idea. It’s like having a mini Urban Decay inspiration look book, and when you find yourself clueless about how you want to look that day you can always refer to the booklet. The model who featured throughout the booklet is Daniela Freitas and she is absolutely gorgeous. I like that Urban Decay used her as their model for the booklet be because I noticed that she has smaller eyelids from her lash line to eyebrow just like me and it’s nice to see I’m not the only one.     

  I am totally diggin’ this palette- two thumbs way up!

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